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Kindly written by Alexis Baker Bridgetown Music Therapy We all relate to music one way or another, right? Just think for a moment about the songs from your childhood, or the music you listened to in your teens, 20’s, 30’s and so on. Were you ever in a band or choir? Dance for fun or take […]

Kindly written by Natalia Millman Dementia took my dad away nearly two years ago. The visions of his suffering often come to me at night. The feelings of guilt and regret are not easing off. Time heals they say, in a way it does but only for a little bit. The loss is rooted deep inside

The Food and Drug Administration in the United States have, on Monday 7 June 2021, approved the use of ADUCANUMAB, an experimental drug used for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first drug for Alzheimer’s that the FDA has approved in 18 years… With such MASSIVE news we thought it was important to

We thought we would share some little hints and tips, just some simple things that can be done to adapt the houses of those you love that are living with Dementia, to enable them to live in their home environment, that they know and love, for longer! Removing Hazards This can include environmental hazards (cleaning products

Watching films with a loved one with Dementia may seem daunting and too difficult when taking into consideration concentration, attention span and being able to follow a storyline. However, some films, especially those with music, can be brilliant (and so rewarding) for those living with Dementia and for us to share with them. Choosing a film

Being a caregiver is the most rewarding job in the world BUT it doesn’t come without its difficulties. One quote that I always hark back to is… Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you Katie Reed So, with that in mind, here are just FIVE tips for caregivers,

There are over 200 types of Dementia that we know about! This is a staggering number and so we don’t intend to go through each and every one of them here but we will take you through some of the most common types of Dementia. It is important to remember that everyone’s Dementia journey will be

Communicating effectively with someone living with Dementia is so important and your method of communication may need to adapt and change as the Dementia develops and progresses, or may well depend on the type of Dementia. Dementia can influence a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others and those living with Dementia often find it

Kindly written by Erica Curcio  Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, Boston MA Today we are talking VISION  Over our lifetimes, our vision WILL change. For some, it might be harder to see things, leading to an eventual desire to purchase glasses.  BUT did you know that as you age something else happens that is

Kindly written by Debbie Callow RMN An Advance Care Plan, known as an ACP, is an umbrella term that contains a plan made in advance of reaching the end of your life that details key wishes, preferences, and legal aspects of your care needs. It was previously known as a Living Will, some people may still

Many have the misconception that Dementia is a natural part of ageing…IT IS NOT! Another common misconception is that Dementia is only prevalent in later years, again IT IS NOT. Dementia, although not as frequent, can be diagnosed from any age and in the UK alone there are over 42,000 people with Dementia that are under

A Dementia Friendly Garden is about creating a space that a person living with Dementia can enjoy whilst feeling safe and content. Being outside and able to enjoy the fresh air can have massive benefits on mental health and wellbeing and having a safe outdoor space of their own to enjoy can help to reduce stress